❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

🎉 Pasadena's Small Businesses Shine on Small Business Saturday

🏈 Pasadena's Rose Bowl Witnesses Bruins' Loss in Key Pac-12 Clash

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Wellbeing at the Heart of Pasadena's Upcoming Event

🏀 Marshall Fundamental Girls Score Big Against Alumni: A Glimpse into a Promising Season Ahead

🎭 A Trip Down Memory Lane: Cori Cable Kidder's 1940s Holiday Spectacular at Sierra Madre Playhouse

😃 Viral Meme

✨ Support Local Business

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

On Monday, November 27, Pasadena's weather will start off with a cool and cloudy morning, with temperatures ranging from 50° to 64° between 5 am and 10 am. The wind will be gentle at 3 mph, perfect weather for a light jacket.

As we transition into noon (11 am-1 pm), the city will enjoy partly cloudy skies with temperatures peaking at 69°. A gentle south wind at 4 mph will make a light sweater a good choice.

The afternoon (2 pm-5 pm) will maintain the temperature and the partly cloudy skies, with a light breeze blowing from the south-southwest.

As the evening (6 pm-11 pm) rolls in, the clouds will dominate the skies again, and the temperature will cool down from 61° to 54°, making a cozy jacket or a warm shawl the perfect outfit choice.

Pasadena's Small Businesses Shine on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday in Pasadena, California, proved to be a vibrant display of local retail resilience. Independent businesses across Old Pasadena participated in the event, offering a diverse range of handmade and locally produced products.

The event coincided with the Biden Administration's announcement of a $50 million aid from the American Rescue Plan aimed at more than 10,000 small businesses, along with a pledge to issue $50 billion in small business loans this year.

Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo highlighted the importance of supporting local small businesses, noting their role in job creation, boosting the local economy, and preserving neighborhood identities.

Pasadena's Rose Bowl Witnesses Bruins' Loss in Key Pac-12 Clash

In a critical Pac-12 match at Pasadena's Rose Bowl, UCLA Bruins were defeated 33-7 by Cal Berkeley.

The Bruins' offense struggled throughout the game, with four turnovers and quarterback Dante Moore sacked six times.

This performance contrasted sharply with their strong game against USC the previous week. The Bruins ended the regular season 7-5 overall and 4-5 in Pac-12, now awaiting their bowl game placement.

Despite a brief lead in the second quarter, the Bruins were unable to gain momentum, with Cal's defense proving resilient. The Golden Bears sealed their victory with a final field goal with 3:42 left on the clock.

Family Wellbeing at the Heart of Pasadena's Upcoming Event

As the bustling city of Pasadena continues to thrive, the pressures of modern life can seep into every age group. But, a unique upcoming event aims to introduce stress management techniques to even the youngest of its residents.

The Parent Workshop: Stress Management Through Relaxation Skills will be held on November 30, 2023 at the Robinson Park Recreation Center.

This free workshop is open to families in Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre, and is designed to introduce stress management techniques to parents and their children aged 2-5.

The event includes fun activities such as making a glitter calming bottle and a happy place activity and a meal will be provided.

For more info and registration visit the event’s website.

Marshall Fundamental Girls Score Big Against Alumni: A Glimpse into a Promising Season Ahead

The Marshall Fundamental Girls Basketball team emerged victorious in a game against their alumni, winning 45-24.

The alumni requested an immediate rematch highlighting the competitive spirit of the school.

The Lady Eagles have a busy week ahead, with games scheduled against Temple City and La Salle, and participation in the Edgewood Tournament.

The Marshall Fundamental Eagles continue to prove that every day is a great day to be an Eagle.

A Trip Down Memory Lane: Cori Cable Kidder's 1940s Holiday Spectacular at Sierra Madre Playhouse

Celebrated performer Cori Cable Kidder is preparing to stage her holiday spectacular at the Sierra Madre Playhouse.

The month-long performance, running from November 24 to December 23, will see Kidder embody various characters while performing an array of timeless songs.

The show is inspired by 1940s USO shows and seeks to capture the resilience, hope, and optimism of the era.

Kidder, a favorite among Sierra Madre Playhouse audiences, has previously starred in roles from the same era and is known for her dynamic and engaging performances.

Upcoming Local Events

Monday, November 27

Freefall Into Writing - 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Native Storytelling Series with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians - 10:30 a.m.

Enchanted Forest of Light - 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Vroman's Local Author Day featuring Genevieve Huffman and Scott Lord - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 28

Winter Frolic - All day event

Little Owls - 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Art a la Carte - 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club for Teens - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Accessibility and Disability Commission Meeting - 5:30 p.m.

Family Game Night: Loteria - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

David Kipen discusses Dear California: The Golden State in Diaries and Letters - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 29

Art History Lecture Series: American Art from 1860 to 1900 - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Read! Build! Play! - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PUSD Superintendent Search Community Forum - 6:00 p.m.

How We Can End Street Homelessness in Pasadena: A Panel of Experts - 7:00 p.m.

Vroman's Fiction Reading Group - 7:00 p.m.

Rocket Science: Thomas Pynchon’s Gravity’s Rainbow at 50 - 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Inherit the Wind - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 30

Find Affordable Care and Senior Housing that Works for You - 10:00 a.m.

Annual Holiday Kick-off and Holiday Tree Lighting - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Taste of Art: English Teatime - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Video Game Club - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Rover-Robics - 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Howl-iday Manners - 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Lien Shutt, in conversation with Lon Kurashige discusses Home is Here - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 1

Man Cave - 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SoCal Women's Conference - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

"She Kills Monsters" by Qui Nguyen - 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Free First Friday - 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Annual Holiday Book Sale - 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Mental Health Workshop: “Mental Health and Stigma: Changing the Story” - 6:00 p.m.

A Christmas Carol (Early Bird) - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 2

A Christmas Carol (Early Bird) - 2:00 p.m.

Artes Vocales Presents Tango with the Globe - 2:00 p.m.

Brella Holidayfest Curriculum Open House - 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Winter Night - A Choral Performance - 2:00 p.m.

Holiday Kick-Off Party with KCRW DJ Novena Carmel - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lecture: The Buddha's Compassion and the Garden of Eden - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Holiday Look In Home Tour - 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Teddy Bear Tea - 10:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.